Fibre over protein? Danone on changing consumer demands in functional foods
Fibre, gut health and clean labels are driving the next wave of functional foods – and Danone explains how nutrition science and consumer expectations are converging
Archives for April 10, 2026
Protein soda: Why the new craze is going from strength to strength
Gone are the days where protein drinks meant serious whey shakes at the gym. Protein soda is making the category much more fun
Unilever buys greens supplement brand Grüns
Unilever has acquired VMS company Grüns, a leader in the greens supplement category, to expand its beauty and wellbeing portfolio in the U.S.
Beauty-from-within category growth accelerates at Expo West 2026
Diversification in actives, formats, and distribution channels were highlighted by dietary supplement brands and ingredient suppliers in Anaheim, reflecting how consumer expectations for ingestible beauty continue to evolve.
NutraCast: All grown up—Energy drinks shift from stimulation to systems
For years, energy drinks have been built around one simple promise: more stimulation. But as consumers start using these beverages as part of everyday wellness and performance routines, the category is beginning to evolve.
Isomaltulose may offer benefits over sucrose for energy drinks: Study
An isomaltulose-based caffeinated beverage with l-theanine may cause less increase in blood glucose and insulin compared to a sucrose-based caffeinated beverage, without compromising cognitive and performance benefits.
Slimbiotics study suggests postbiotic can reduce weight, increase muscle mass and support cognition
Three months supplementation with Slimbiotics’ heat-killed L. fermentum strain led to reduced body fat and waist circumference alongside increased muscle mass, according to a pilot study.
FrieslandCampina expands Dutch facility to meet whey protein demand
FrieslandCampina Ingredients completed a major expansion of its Borculo facility in the Netherlands, doubling production capacity for whey protein isolate (WPI) and milk fat globule membrane (MFGM).
Trend tracker: India’s protein boom, energy drinks, Chinese firms’ global expansion
Find out more about the booming protein trend in India, energy drinks consumption in China and how Chinese firms are increasingly expanding overseas in this news round-up.